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Swedish scientists smash solar cell efficiency 'world record' - Interesting Engineering

Swedish scientists smash solar cell efficiency ‘world record’

CIGS solar cells can also be used a bottom layer in the tandem solar cell design helping reduce production costs

Published: Feb 27, 2024 04:29 AM EST

CIGS solar cells can also be used a bottom layer in the tandem solar cell design helping reduce production costs

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Declining costs and government encouragement have resulted in a rapid increase in solar energy production in the United States over the past 10 years, although solar’s share remains small: 1.6 percent of all electricity generation in 2018. That rapid growth is projected to continue.

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